The average age of registered campervans is 17.8 years and this indicates that potentially two thirds of campervans on the road will be due for replacement in the coming years.

Breaking it down further, 65% of campervans used diesel fuel and 74% had a tare weight of between 1,000 and 5,000 kilograms. In the caravan segment, 67% weigh less that 1.5 tonnes, however, the largest growth in the last year has been in the 2 to 2.5 tonne range, indicating a trend towards bigger rigs or ones that are loaded with all the mod cons.

Caravan Industry Association of Australia says the report highlights the increasing demand for the caravanning and camping lifestyle in Australia, which bodes well for regional communities that benefit from tourism generated by this sector.